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Wennerberg Family History

Wennerberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements Wenner + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wennerberg family from?

You can see how Wennerberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wennerberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wennerberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wennerberg family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wennerberg's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wennerberg families in 1891.
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What did your Wennerberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wennerberg. 16% of Wennerberg men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Wennerberg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wennerberg were Salesman and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Tool Maker
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Wennerberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Wennerberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wennerberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wennerberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 245 military records available for the last name Wennerberg. For the veterans among your Wennerberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wennerberg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wennerberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wennerberg in 1948 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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